National security in the Kingdom of Sweden is considered in a comprehensive manner, covering both the military and non-military spheres. This perception of national security also affects the overall organization of Sweden's national defense, referred to as total defense. In its assumptions, the organization of total defense should enable the defense of the state against armed aggression, ensure sovereignty, protection of the population and the most important functions of the state in the event of armed aggression and / or war. The national defense system of the Kingdom of Sweden is considered to be one of the most efficient and best organized in the world. The aim of this article is to present the Swedish national defense management system, where the analysis covers both the central level (supreme control organs, departmental level) and the territorial level, including the military and non-military spheres.